How can we protect nature ? Knowledge Hub

TOPICS COVERED:-

(1) how can we protect nature?   

(2) what does the term ecological

agriculture mean?

(3) what s kyoto protocol?           

(4) how does tourism destroy the 

environment

(5) what is alternative energy       

How can we Protect Nature?

 we need to live close to nature; animals, plants, soil, and water are all important for our well-being. Despite this, we keep destroying the gifts of nature with pesticides, garbage, and even through tourism. we must seek ways to protect nature. For example, we should adopt 'ecological agriculture' to produce grains and vegetables and should use alternative eco-friendly forms of energy. Each one of us can contribute towards saving the environment by avoiding food grown with the help of pesticides and choosing a fuel-efficient means of transport. All countries must come together to save the climate of the world. The Kyoto Protocol is a major step in this direction.

 

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What does the term 'ecological agriculture' mean?

A lot of things that are commonly used in commercial farming are prohibited in ecological agriculture. In ecological agriculture, fields are not sprayed with chemical pesticides, and artificial fertilizers are not added to the soil. Animals are raised in ways appropriate for maintaining the health of the species. For example, hens are not crammed inside cages for their entire lives. They mostly feed on grains grown organically. Moreover, all animals are fed with 'organic food'. All these measures require a lot of space and time to be completely successful. Hence, organic products are mostly expensive.

What is Kyoto Protocol?

The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement aimed at fighting global warming. The countries that have signed the protocol have committed themselves to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases step by step, and thus prevent air pollution and global warming. The name of the contract comes from the japanese city of Kyoto, where this agreement was signed in 1997. Most of the countries of the world have signed the protocol, but many of them have not yet implemented it wholeheartedly as they fear that it would adversely affect their economy.

How does tourism destroy the environment?

Everyone wants to go on a holiday to scenic places. As a result, more and more hotels, roads, and airfields are built in and around tourists spots. A huge amount of water is required in the hotels to  provide hygiene and catering services to tourists. A lots of waste water and garbage are also produced in the process. Tourists often litter the places they visit with polythene and leftover food without thinking about the damage they are causing to the environment.

What is alternative energy?

Energy resources are of two types. Those resources that are formed over millions of years and cannot be replenished are known as non-renewable energy resources, such as coal, natural gas, and crude oil. Those resources that can be replenished are known as alternative energy resources, such as, hydropower and wind power, biogas, and solar energy. Although nuclear energy too is inexhaustible, it is not considered an alternative energy resource because of the risks associated with it.